Oxford Art Online is a gateway for searching content from Grove Art Online, as well as Oxford reference content on art. Specifically, this includes: Grove Art Online: a scholarly art encyclopedia covering all aspects of Western and non-Western visual art, including access to The Dictionary of Art, edited by Jane Turner (1996, 34 volumes. The Oxford Companion to Western Art: coverage of over 1,700 artists and their work, including information on art movements, theory, and criticism. Edited by Hugh Brigstocke (2001). The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Art Terms: from Michael Clarke and Deborah Clarke, this dictionary provides 1,800 entries on art terms, critical periods, and styles in the visual arts. The Encyclopedia of Aesthetics: This encyclopedia is the most substantial English-language reference work devoted soley to aesthetics. More than 600 articles by more than 500 globally recognized art historians, philosophers and theorists. Edited by Michael Kelly (1998). All in all, users can search or browse 21,000 biographies, 23,000 subject entries, 40,000 image links, 5,000 images, and 500,000 bibliographic citations. Included in the database are thematic timelines, learning resources, and context-sensitive help pages.

At the Jundt Art Museum

Featured Art Resources

Where do abstract painters and fashion designers find their muses? To what extent does the creative process differ between video artists, sculptors, and fine art embroiderers? How do illustrators and mixed media artists handle the business side of their work? Using capsule interviews with contemporary figures on the U.K. visual arts scene, this program draws viewers into the studio space and immerses them in the hands-on processes and limitless possibilities of art and design. Section one, “Artists and Ideas,” explores sources of inspiration, the foundational importance of drawing, and a variety of functions for sketchbooks and journals. Section two, “Art Practice,” considers contextual referencing in art, the development of ideas, artistic materials and techniques, the relative merits of criticism, and the synergy between artist, environment, and tools. And section three, “Art at Work,” addresses making a living from doing art and the relevance and value of art in public spaces. (59 minutes)

Beginning in the sixteenth century when Portuguese traders started importing blue and white porcelain to Europe, Chinese ceramics manufacturers produced goods specifically for export to the West. The industry flourished through the early twentieth century as the market for fine porcelain expanded in Europe and the Americas. Among the Peabody Essex Museum's founders in 1799 were sea captains and supercargoes involved in extensive trade with Asia, and many of the remarkable examples of export wares they brought back provided a foundation for the Museum's world-renowned collection of Chinese export ceramics. Written by William R. Sargent, a leading expert in the field, Treasures of Chinese Export Ceramics is one of the most authoritative sources on this topic. Its scholarly entries on 287 representative objects that date from the fifteenth to the twentieth century are divided into sections by type of ware. Although these examples only hint at the Museum's vast holding, together they encompass its broad range of Chinese export ceramics. An essay on Jingdezhen, the "Porcelain City," by Rose Kerr, a glossary of ceramics terminology, and appendix on armorials, and an extensive bibliography all contribute to making this an invaluable resource.

Art Research at Gonzaga

Doing research in art at Gonzaga? Here is your guide for everything that Foley Library offers to make your research project the best it can be. Start with the Quick Links box to the left or choose one of the tabs at the top of the page to search for information on books, articles, web materials and more. Any questions? Contact me at the email address or phone number in the box below.

Interlibrary Loan (ILL) is a means of sharing resources between libraries. Through Foley Library's ILL service, you have access to books, articles, and other items not available in our collection or databases.

Each year the Art Department on campus presents a Senior Thesis Art Exhibit. This collection shows the work done by these amazing artists since the school year 2008/2009. You can search it by year or by artist name.